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Geological Engineering · Q105

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Exploration

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 105

Q105

What is a benchmark in site investigation?

A.
Soil layer name
B.
Water level indicator
C.
Permanent elevation reference point
Answer
D.
Test equipment

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A benchmark is a fixed reference point with known elevation, used to measure depths and elevations consistently on site.